“We want to knock on wood after every interview, but he’s been a battler for us, lays it on the line and has worked his butt off to get back into the shape he’s in, as far as having that confidence, and knowing that every time he’s in the net, we’re going to have a great performance.”

The Blues have now won six straight games, and are fifth in the Western Conference standings, just one point back of the San Jose Sharks.